How far is City of Gary, IN from Hartford, IN?
The driving distance from City of Gary, IN to Hartford, IN is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 219.5 miles (353.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Gary and Hartford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Gary and Hartford.
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Start on the route
104 m · 27 sec
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Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
875 ft · 33 sec · West 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1992 ft · 1 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto West 5th Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
132.6 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right
12.5 mi · 15 min
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Merge slight right
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue
742 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
38.8 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Greensburg
2181 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right
532 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto North Ireland Street
1854 ft · 38 sec · North Ireland Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2149 ft · 37 sec · West Main Street
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Turn slight right onto South Michigan Avenue
22.4 mi · 33 min · South Michigan Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
17.5 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
145 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Cole Lane
2.7 mi · 7 min · Cole Lane
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Continue on Nelson Road
1380 ft · 39 sec · Nelson Road
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Turn right onto Hartford Pike
1652 ft · 1 min · Hartford Pike
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Turn left onto Hartford Ridge Road
12 m · 2 sec · Hartford Ridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hartford Ridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Gary and Hartford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
133 mi · 02h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Gary and Mostly Cloudy near Hartford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Gary to Hartford?
The road trip is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km) and usually takes 04h 58m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.8 miles from City of Gary and 124.8 miles from Hartford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 219.5 miles (353.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.74 one way or $65.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between City of Gary and Hartford, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Gary and Mostly Cloudy near Hartford.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebanon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Gary and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 219.47 mi (353.2 km).
#1 City of Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 80,294 |
| Coordinates | 41.5956000, -87.3452100 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hartford
Township in Adams County, Indiana
| Population | 5,668 |
| Coordinates | 38.9931100, -84.9569000 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartford (-84.9569, 38.99311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 402 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.72 | $32.74 | $65.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $38.09 | $76.17 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $42.69 | $85.39 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $59.13 | $118.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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